31 Kingfisher Close, Colchester, CO4 3FY is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 269 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £73,140 , which equates to approximately £272 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2016 for £60,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,140, representing a 21.9% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £73,140 is:

  • 63.9% lower than the average property price on Kingfisher Close
  • 62.6% lower than the average in the CO4 3FY postcode area
  • and 77.3% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 July 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CO4 3FY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
269 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£73,140
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£272
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

31 Kingfisher Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jul 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Oct 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 78.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 3FY

30 th / 30
Price Rank
63% lower than average
20 th / 24
Size Rank
48% smaller than average
24 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3FY , this flat's estimated value ranks 30th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 24 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£73,140
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
24 Feb 2016
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 280 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £74,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2017
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £60,500
sale date: 5 May 2011
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £66,500
sale date: 3 Mar 2006
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £57,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2004

Data Sources

The property at 31 Kingfisher Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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